JOE Bennett and Brett Holman will be available for tomorrow’s derby – but there is still uncertainty over Richard Dunne’s return date.

Paul Lambert revealed yesterday that Holman was rested for the Manchester City Capital One Cup win because of a knee injury, which has now healed.

And Bennett has recovered from a leg muscle injury he sustained in Tuesday’s 4-2 success at the Etihad. But Dunne is no nearer to a comeback from groin surgery, despite being named on standby for Ireland.

“He is alright but it is a niggly thing,” said Lambert. “It’s a slow process which is a little bit frustrating.

“It’s up to Ireland what they do but he’s not fit here yet. I don’t know why they do that. He’s not fit. He’s training with the physios and that. He’s not done any stuff. There is no timescale for his return. There is no pressure on him because there is no point in pushing someone who is still feeling little problems here and there.

“I will just wait until he is good and ready and he tells us he is okay.